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I was born and raised in Gore, the "Brown Trout Capital of the World" in the south of the South Island of New Zealand. It seems I was destined to be a great fisherman as most of the fishing knowledge I have has been passed down through the generations, with both my father and grandfather both very experienced fishermen.

I received my first fishing rod for Christmas when I was just 8 and ever since my first fishing trip to a secret spot on the famous Mataura river I've been "hooked"!

It wasn't long after that I picked up my first fly rod which began my career as a fly fisherman. By the time I had turned 13 and with the help of my grandfather, I was learning to tie my own flies and my understanding of fly fishing began to grow.

I have been a member of the Mataura Angling club since I first began fishing and have spent many hours fishing the local rivers within 3 hours travel of my home. Being a member of a fishing club has got me out on the rivers in all sorts of weather and river conditions, chasing the elusive trout.

Over the years my knowledge has grown considerably and I now have the intimate understanding of my "back yard" that few others can offer.

With many trips into the Fiordland basin over the years I have fallen in love with this unique area and now offer my fly fishing experience and knowledge of this exclusive piece of paradise!